Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology program is designed to provide training in automobile repair, maintenance theory,
study of factory manuals and publications, and applications of methods used in the auto servicing and repair industry.The Automotive Technology Program offers an Automotive Technician and Maintenance
Mechanic College Certificates as well as an AS Degree in Automotive Technology.

AUTEC 200 - AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGEMENT/ 3 UnitsIntroduction to automotive service management and the requiredskills needed to manage a service department. Service operations,management styles and strategies, financial measurement,customer relations, employee relations, selling services, legal issuesand responsibilities. Field trips are not required.

AUTEC 321—A5: BRAKES SYSTEMS/ 3½ UnitsPrerequisite: Satisfactory completion of AUTEC 311. Prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence A5 Examination Principles
of design and operation, techniques for repair, diagnosis and replacement of four-wheel
braking systems. Emphasis will be placed on the theory of operation, diagnosis and
repair of modern braking systems and their related components. Preparation for the
State Brake Test and ASE Certification Test is included. Lecture/Laboratory. Materials
fee required. (A-F Only)

AUTEC 324—A3: MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE AXLES/ 3 UnitsPrerequisite: Satisfactory completion of AUTEC 311. Prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence A3 Examination. Construction,
operation and diagnosis of manual transmissions and axles, to include service and
overhaul. Theory as well as "hands-on" training with clutch systems and drive axle
operation and service. (A-F Only)Materials Fee required.

AUTEC 373— Clean Air Car Course/ 4 UnitsFormerly listed as: AUTEC - 373: 97 B.A.R. Clean Air Course Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of AUTEC 320. Recommended for Success: Before enrolling in this course, students are strongly advised
to contact the instructor teaching the class. This course is California Bureau of Automotive Repair approved for the basic (EB)
and enhanced (EA) emission control licenses. It is designed especially for the automobile
technician preparing for the California Smog License. Students who do not have one
year of trade experience in emissions/ tune-up or required courses and certificates
will not be eligible to take the state licensing examination. Emphasis will be on
operational principles of the emission control components and how to test them. B.A.R.
requires a minimum of 90% attendance and 70% (C) grade for completion. Materials
Fee Required Three maximum completions. Field trips are not required. (A-F or P/NP)Lecture/Lab